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Responsibilities include conducting behavioral neuroscience experiments-including vapor self-administration and operant conditioning tasks (such as attentional set-shifting and reversal learning)-performing stereotaxic surgeries, viral (AAV) injections, and optic fiber implants for fiber photometry recordings, and managing a rodent breeding colony. Preference will be given to candidates with a background in developmental neurobiology, cannabinoid pharmacology, and in vivo calcium imaging (fiber photometry). You should have experience or a strong desire to learn ex vivo electrophysiology. The postdoctoral researcher is also expected to demonstrate leadership within the lab, including mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.\nBenefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Faculty and Total Compensation. For information or questions about Benefits, please contact HRS Benefits at 509-335-4521.\nAdditional Information:\nMonthly Salary: $5,186 - $5,862 | Commensurate with experience and education\nIn accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.\nThis is a full-time (100% FTE),temporary position. This position is overtime eligible.\nAppointment Duration: This is a temporary position expected to start on June 1, 2026 and end on December 31, 2027. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.\nPostdoctoral Requirements: For detailed information on eligibility for postdoctoral appointments, please visit: WSU/UAW Postdoctoral Collective Bargaining Agreement.\nRequired Qualifications:\nAn earned PhD in Neuroscience or other relevant discipline.\n\nPossess strong written and oral communication skills, demonstrate a record of accomplishments, and have less than five years of research experience since earning their doctoral degree.\n\nLeadership skills and an interest in mentoring students are required.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\nPreference will be given to candidates with a background in developmental neurobiology, cannabinoid pharmacology, and in vivo calcium imaging (fiber photometry).\n\nCandidates should have experience or a strong desire to learn ex vivo electrophysiology.\n\nPosition Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship\nAbout Department/College/Area/ Campus:\nhttps://vetmed.wsu.edu/our-team/wsu-profile/ryan.mclaughlin/\nArea/College:\nCollege of Veterinary Medicine\nDepartment Name:\nIntegrative Physiology and Neuroscience\nLocation:\nPullman, Washington\nApplication Instructions:\nApplicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.\n1) Curriculum Vitae\n2) Cover Letter\nExternal candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.\n\nCurrent WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.\n\nAll candidates, documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.\n\nReference will be requested during the application process.\n\nContact: For questions regarding this position or the application process, please contact Laura Kinslow,  / 509-335-2415.\nBackground Check:\nThis position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.\nUnion Representation: This position is represented exclusively by Postdocs United/United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) under the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Information regarding the Union and the CBA is available on the WSU Labor Relations website.\nWashington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.\nWSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.\nWSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. 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